April 2022 Written by Alexis Irvin, Office of Sustainability Intern, in collaboration with the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute. Understanding nature and its complexities, from severe weather trends to the unique migration patterns of local species, can be complicated. Even more daunting is the idea of understanding how these systems are changing, which can have significant […]

After a two-year hiatus as an in-person celebration, Campus Earth Week was hard to miss in 2022. In addition to being back in person, this year the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI) & the UF Office of Sustainability partnered to co-host the 2022 UF Campus Earth Week events. Throughout the week, attendees were invited […]

Join us at the UF Campus Earth Week Panel to hear how people in Gainesville are finding local solutions to looming environmental problems!

As Part Of UF Campus Earth Week…  Join Office of Sustainability and the Thompson Earth Systems Institute for the next Green & Clean on Saturday, April 9th as part of UF Campus Earth Week 2022! We need YOUR help to make this the biggest clean-up and invasive species removal of the year at UF! We […]

The Student Conversations event series returns on March 28th at 5:00 pm EST. The event will highlight everything students might be curious about when it comes to academics within the ongoing UF Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2.0!

Sustainability-in-Action Showcase The Office of Sustainability and Thompson Earth Systems Institute will host the Sustainability-in-Action Showcase to kick off UF Campus Earth Week on Wednesday, April 6 from 10 am – 2 pm in the Reitz Union breezeway/tabling area. This tabling event will provide visitors like you with the opportunity to learn more about sustainability […]

UF Campus Earth Week is back this year and better than ever! Join the Office of Sustainability and the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute in April to celebrate UF Campus Earth Week 2022! Celebrate Campus Earth Week from April 6th to 12th This annual celebration is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to engage […]

UF faculty & staff, would you like a better understanding of the UF CAP and how your role at UF can have an impact? The Office of Sustainability is hosting a virtual Lunch & Learn to help faculty & staff learn more about the ongoing UF CAP 2.0 process. On Thursday, January 27th join us on Zoom from 12-1pm to find out what’s going on with climate action around UF and share your thoughts!

How does Academics fit into a University Climate Action Plan? A climate action plan or CAP, is generally considered a strategic plan for reducing and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. From airlines to banks to fast-food restaurants, many organizations have climate action plans that address the challenge of climate change and share their carbon neutrality goals. […]

UF Faculty & Staff Invited to Engage with Climate Action Since the launch of the process to revise & update the UF Climate Action Plan (CAP) in early 2021, the Office of Sustainability has been hosting a variety of presentation formats to engage with the UF community about climate action efforts at UF. As this work continues, […]